Question

IN the UK, most electricity is generated in power stations that emit carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The impact of these power stations on the environment could be reduced by the increased use of 'carbon capture' technology. Describe how 'carbon capture' would prevent the build-up of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Answer 1

Answer:

Carbon capture and storage is a way to prevent carbon dioxide building up in the atmosphere. It is a rapidly evolving technology that involves separating carbon dioxide from waste gases. The carbon dioxide is then stored underground, for example in old oil or gas fields such as those found under the North Sea.